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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,019.15, 44,991.81 and 16,843.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,019.15, 44,991.81 and 16,843.84 is: 25,245.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,019.15 : 44,991.81 = 16,843.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,019.15/44,991.81 = 16,843.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,019.15x = 44,991.81 × 16,843.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,019.15x = 757,834,796.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,834,796.17/30,019.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,245.05

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